people change
best friends become strangers
not because they fall apart
but because people change.

some change beautifully
they grow into a better person
but many people
are on the path to that point.

so don't judge
don't gossip
don't criticize
unless you've spent a day in their head.

always remember
they aren't moving on because of hate
but because of change
and all that the word brings.

you'll always find comfort in the arms of some
and memories in others
you'll never forget
and sometimes forgive.

this is only because
you are human
you are flawed
but mostly,
because you live.